Chapter 652: Chapter 650: Kind Father 29
Ran Zhengfeng didn’t expect the turn of events online, yet those accusations were all true, leaving him with no way to refute them.
Looking at the abusive comments, he felt somewhat lost, and his face turned extremely ugly.
Previously, in Shuangshuang’s live broadcasts, he was showered with praise, and he had long been accustomed to such accolades. He never thought there would come a day when so many people would curse him.
After watching for a while, he logged out of Weibo and called Zhuo Qiaoqing.
This time, Zhuo Qiaoqing answered.
"Is this your goal?" Ran Zhengfeng said angrily, "Do you want to ruin me? Is seeing me like this what makes you happy?"
Zhuo Qiaoqing laughed coldly: "And what about before? Saying those things in the live stream, do you not see the initial impact it had on me? I knew you were shameless, but I didn’t expect you to be this shameless. Is it my fault things turned out this way? If you hadn’t spoken recklessly and done those things, would there be all these repercussions? I’m really glad I have the habit of keeping a ledger, and also glad you guys are quite shameless, otherwise it would’ve been hard to turn things around."
Without her father’s compensation, Wei Yue wouldn’t be in this situation, and if it weren’t for Ran Zhengfeng neglecting his family, this matter would be difficult to disentangle.
Much thanks to their shamelessness.
It left them no chance to rise again.
Even if they were to die now, many people would curse that they deserved it.
"If you’re not calling to discuss divorce, just don’t call me anymore."
"And don’t push all the responsibility onto me."
"Also, you can do good deeds if you like, I won’t interfere, but please don’t outsource your kindness, as I have no obligation."
"If you still have any shame, return the car. I originally thought of parting on good terms, but then you turned around and tried to force us mother and daughter to death. I really think you’re not fit to drive that car, especially since you didn’t spend a penny on it, did you?"
Ran Zhengfeng’s face darkened: "Do you really have to be so ruthless?"
"Ruthless? Wasn’t it you who pushed me step by step to this point? I won’t reason with you, as reasoning with someone like you is pointless. Just one question: are we discussing divorce today? If not, I’ll hang up. I’m in no hurry."
Zhuo Qiaoqing really wasn’t in a hurry; she wasn’t looking for a second spring.
Now she just wanted to work well and take care of her daughter.
Ever since driving Ran Zhengfeng out, the home was incredibly peaceful, and it was a pleasure every day.
"Then let’s get a divorce!" Ran Zhengfeng said, knowing there was no point in discussing further with Zhuo Qiaoqing.
Zhuo Qiaoqing had blown things up so much that there was no way for him to reconcile with her as before.
Zhuo Qiaoqing fully understood what Ran Zhengfeng was thinking. Although she just clearly saw through this person, understanding what was on his mind was still easy, considering their decade-long marriage.
Getting a divorce would simplify things.
Ran Zhengfeng still cared about his reputation, which was why she was certain he wouldn’t try to take the house. When mentioning the car, she expected him to return it for the sake of maintaining his dignity and self-respect. He feared if this matter spread online again, it would become another joke. Having nothing to ask for meant at least retaining some dignity and respect.
But restoring his reputation wouldn’t be easy.
Probably thinking in his heart, once divorced, let’s see who lives better.
That’s something to wait and see.
The divorce proceedings between Zhuo Qiaoqing and Ran Zhengfeng went smoothly, just as Zhuo Qiaoqing predicted.
Transferring the car ownership into her name didn’t make her feel guilty, as she was the one who paid for it, and it was only right to take it back.
The impact Ran Zhengfeng had online was indeed negative, but it was essentially a family dispute. Despite people cursing him and having conversations with the school, he still kept his job. On the surface, it seemed okay, but there were many subtle negative effects.
In the future, the school likely wouldn’t consider him for any good opportunities.
The strange looks from students made Ran Zhengfeng uncomfortable, but he couldn’t just quit since he still had an online loan to pay off and was waiting for his salary.
After the divorce, Ran Zhengfeng tried hard to ignore the discomfort in his life.
In fact, after moving into a rental apartment, he realized life wasn’t as comfortable as before, but he subconsciously ignored it.
In terms of online controversies, Zhuo Qiaoqing didn’t intend to pursue things to the end. Being able to divorce and return to a peaceful life was enough for her. Her daughter was about to enter her senior year, and she didn’t want anything to affect her studies.
She felt relieved to have quickly moved on from Ran Zhengfeng.
After Zhuo Qiaoqing let go, the online turmoil didn’t cease.
While discussions about Wei Yue and Ran Zhengfeng gradually diminished, the orphanage faced trouble. Some donors who had been supporting the orphanage decided not to continue their sponsorship due to the incident.
After watching the edited live stream videos, the donors were uncomfortable with the children’s apparent dislike for Zhuo Qiaoqing. Doing good deeds wasn’t mandatory at that place, and they could easily choose elsewhere.
Without the donations, life at the orphanage became tough.
There used to be plenty of help; the children at the orphanage couldn’t only study but also develop hobbies without worrying about basic necessities like food and clothing.
The essentials were still covered, but the extras were no longer possible.
Without Zhuo Qiaoqing’s subsidy, Ran Zhengfeng was powerless despite knowing the orphanage’s situation.
Although his salary wasn’t low, he couldn’t possibly spend it all on supporting the orphanage.
In the original commissioner’s life, due to the online storm, the orphanage received more help, which led to all the kids having bright futures later on.
The children clearly felt the difference, which was somewhat distressing. In reality, they were obedient to the headmaster and matured early, having learned a lot from the online storm. However, just as the headmaster advised, they had no right to blame Uncle Ran who had always helped them.
The headmaster sighed and refrained from passing judgment on the matter.
Life could still barely be maintained, except now the kids had to find ways to make money in their spare time. They were entitled to free education, but not once they reached high school. Outstanding students had a better chance of getting support from schools, but the average ones needed to find other ways.
Wei Yue found a suitable donor match, and surgery had been scheduled.
However, the donor suddenly asked for information about the recipient. Because of the previous uproar, they wanted to know if it was Wei Yue. Both sides needed to keep the information confidential, so they didn’t get an answer. But the donor, following their intuition, withdrew, which was frustrating. Nobody could do anything, as donation is voluntary.
Wei Yue was a bit upset, Ran Zhengfeng was regretful, and Duan Mu was outright furious, but they didn’t know each other, so his anger was useless.
"They clearly agreed to donate, and then they just back out. Do they have any sense of trustworthiness? This is harming someone!"
"Wei Yue, don’t be upset. I’m sure you’ll find another one."
"Such people are incredibly disrespectful to life."
Wei Yue consoled: "Duan Mu, I’m okay. It’s voluntary, there’s no one to blame."
When Duan Li walked into the hospital room, she overheard Duan Mu ranting, and her expression changed.
In front of Wei Yue, she refrained from saying much, fearing that provoking Wei Yue might lead to further issues.
Seeing her son so indignant, she felt incredibly regretful inside.
She should have communicated more with her son; perhaps things wouldn’t have turned out like this. She was often busy with work, and her son seemed well-behaved, with good grades, so she assumed he was sensible and didn’t need much oversight.
She never thought there’d be harm in his friendship with Wei Yue, as they never seemed to have suffered.
She had said before that being merely friends with Ran Zhengfeng was actually a good thing, but it took her until now to realize her son was somewhat naïve.
Even after everything had erupted, he continued to defend Wei Yue and Ran Zhengfeng in every way, completely ready to charge into the battle. Seeing him like this, knowing the donor’s information, he might even cause trouble? What on earth is he thinking?
